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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.34 and 726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.34 and 726.04 is: 1,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.52 : 1,815.34 = 726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.52/1,815.34 = 726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.52x = 1,815.34 × 726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.52x = 1,318,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,009.45/1,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.89

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